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FP02 YZC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

250,488 mi
Last recorded250,488 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 YZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 250,488 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2016 250,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 239,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 228,240 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 228,239 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 215,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 194,549 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 194,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 176,008 miles

advise slight movement in n/s/f steering rack tie rod.

Pass 20 May 2010 165,129 miles

both rear bump stops split

both front tie rods slight play

Fail 20 May 2010 165,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tie rods slight play

both front tyres worn heavy inner edge

both rear bump stops split

o/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly uneven inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 141,654 miles

advise slight movment in n/s/f steering rack tie rod.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 136,907 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 136,907 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise slight play in n/s/f tie rod.

Pass 31 May 2007 100,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,548 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FP02 YZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP02 YZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP02 YZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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